Safety Director, TX

Safety Worxs is seeking a results-driven Safety Director to lead our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) strategy across a semiconductor project in NE Austin. This senior leadership role requires a visionary with the ability to drive cultural transformation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance through a hands-on, field-focused approach.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, and manage a comprehensive EHS strategy aligned with client expectations, regulatory standards, and operational priorities.
• Provide leadership and vision for safety culture transformation.
• Influence and coach project leadership to elevate ownership of safety performance and integrate it into daily decision-making.
• Lead site wide risk management practices, ensuring strategic mitigation and consistent application across the sites.
• Champion a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and guide incident investigations, ensuring systemic issues are addressed.
• Translate complex regulatory and client requirements into practical, scalable solutions for field operations.
• Leverage data and insights to identify trends, drive performance, and inform strategic priorities.
• Shape and lead safety communications, training initiatives, and leadership development in alignment with business goals.
• Serve as the senior safety representative in all high-level client and regulatory engagements.

Qualifications:

• BCSP certification or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in safety within heavy civil or industrial construction environments required.
• Proven track record of driving cultural change and influencing at the executive and operational levels.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, regulatory frameworks, and advanced risk management principles.
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity, providing clarity and direction in a high-stakes environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage safety performance across large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset.

Preferred:

• CSP Certification
• SMP Certification

Benefits:

• Full-time (50- 55 hours per week)
• Healthcare benefits paid
• Dental, vision, disability insurance
• 401k at 5% match
• Ongoing role
• $150K- $180K Depending on Experience